How to identify a black widow spider The black widow spider is perhaps the biggest example of a creepy crawly whose reputation precedes them.

To determine whether the black widow really is a deadly spider, this guide looks at ways to identify them, their preferred habitats, and the potency of their venom.

Black widow spiders are among the most feared spiders. Learn how to spot them, what their bites feel and look like, and how bites are treated..

Some spider bites can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Learn to identify spider bites and what other symptoms to watch for.

Although the common name 'black widow spider' is most commonly used to refer to the three North American species best known for their dark coloration and red hourglass pattern, it is occasionally ...

Black widows become the hunted Black widows are a native spider in the U.S., and the Southern black widow, or Latrodectus mactans, is the species commonly found all over the Southeast.

It's highly unlikely that a black widow spider will bite you—unless you make it mad.

Spider bites are uncommon, but they can be painful and sometimes dangerous. Read on to learn which spiders bite, when to contact a doctor, and more.

An 8-year-old boy allowed a black widow to bite him because he wanted to become Spider-Man, according to health authorities.

Few spiders in the North Texas area are of medical concern, but black widows and brown recluse spiders can be dangerous.

Brown widow spiders, which are invasive to North America, are wiping out black widow populations in the U.S. by aggressively attacking them for no clear reason, a new study shows.